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Event Series Event Series: Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays

Wild Encounters: Second Saturdays

June 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the PlayHouse Porch: Second Saturdays, a special monthly program where Zoo educators bring amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse!

Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo bring the wonders of wildlife to the Peoria PlayHouse! All ages welcome — perfect for curious kids and families.

Meet ambassador animals, make fun projects, and explore the living world around us!

When/Where: Second Saturdays | 11 AM – 12 PM | PlayHouse Porch

Reserve your spot: here.

Schedule:

  • June 14 – Frogs: Discover why frogs are so important to ecosystems.
  • July 12 – Monarch Butterflies + Invertebrates: Dive into pollinators and creepy-crawlies!
  • August 9 – Turtles: Get the facts on these slow-moving, shell-tastic reptiles.
  • September 13 – Bat Boxes: Explore the benefits of bats and how to help them thrive.

Don’t miss this wild collaboration between the Zoo and the PlayHouse!

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